Music has always played an important part in worship. It combines the power
of words with the emotion of the melody. It can bring us to the greatest heights
or cause us to probe our innermost feelings. For most of us the music of our
youth has a special place in our hearts. Our memories of youth are linked to the
music of that period. So it is with the music associated with our faith. When we
sing "Amazing Grace" we not only say the words but remember the experiences
associated with the song. It might be going to church with our parents when we
were young, singing around a campfire at church camp, or just a time when we
felt especially close to God. If hymns were part of the worship when you came to
know Jesus they are a significant
part of your faith experience. Over time music styles change. We have had
classical, big band, rock and roll, hard rock, country and the list goes on.
Styles also change in Christian music. Today's contemporary Christian music uses
modern harmony to convey the timeless truths of the gospel. Since the church is
a family made up of people from several generations at the Fowlers Mill
Christian Church we use both hymns and contemporary Christian music. Each style
compliments the other and contributes to a meaningful worship experience.
If you like to sing praise to the Lord or just "make a joyful noise onto the
Lord"...we invite you to join your voice with ours in praise to God.
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